8 Steps — Complete Guide

Passport Guide

Apply for new passport or renewal

Ministry of External Affairs

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Step 1 of 8

Register & Login

Click Register

Select Passport Office

Enter:

Full Name
Email ID

When asked to use Email ID as Login ID:

Select Yes
Check Availability

Create an 8-character password

💡Example: Sumit@123

Click Sign Up

Enter the OTP received on your email

Click Complete Sign Up

#Login

Click Login

Enter your Email ID

Enter the password you created

Step 2 of 8

Passport Type

Click Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport

Click Skip for Now

Click Next

#Application Details

Select Fresh Passport

Type of Application

Select Normal
Select Tatkal if urgent (higher fee)

Type of Booklet

Select 36 Pages (standard option)

Click Save & Next to continue

Step 3 of 8

Applicant Details

Enter:

First Name and Surname
Gender

Select:

Have you ever been known by another name? Yes / No
Have you ever changed your name? Yes / No

Enter Date of Birth

💡use the calendar icon

Enter Place of Birth

💡Village / Town / City

Select:

Marital Status
State and District

#Citizenship & Other Details

Citizenship: Select By Birth

Enter PAN Number and Voter ID (if available)

Select:

Employment Type
Is any parent (for minors) or spouse a Government Servant? Yes / No
Educational Qualification

#Non-ECR Category

Select Yes if your education is above 10th

Select No if not

💡Passport will show "Immigration Clearance Required"

#Final Details

Enter Visible Distinguishing Mark

Enter Aadhaar Number (if available)

Tick I Agree

Click Save & Next

Step 4 of 8

Family Details

An Application Reference Number will be generated

💡Note it down

Enter:

Father's Name & Surname
Mother's Name & Surname
Legal Guardian's Name (if applicable, otherwise leave blank)
Spouse's Name (if applicable)

Click Save & Next to continue

Step 5 of 8

Address Details

Enter Present Address:

House Number
Village / Town / City
PIN Code
State and District
Police Station

💡Police Station is used for police verification

Enter:

Mobile Number (without country code)
Email ID

#Permanent Address

Select Yes for permanent address available

Select Yes if same as present address

Select No if different and enter details

Click Save & Next to continue

Step 6 of 8

Emergency Contact & Review

#Emergency Contact

Enter Name and Address (in the same line)

Enter Mobile Number (without country code)

Enter Email ID

Click Save & Next

#Questionnaire

Read the questions carefully

Select Yes or No as applicable

Click Save & Next

Answer the next set of questions:

Select Yes if applicable
Select No if not

Click Next

#Review Application

You will see the Passport Application Summary

Verify all details carefully

If anything is incorrect, go back and edit

If everything is correct:

Tick I Agree
Click Save & Next

Step 7 of 8

Document Selection & Submit

#Select Documents to Submit

Proof of Birth

💡Birth Certificate / Driving Licence / Voter ID, etc.

Proof of Present Address

💡Aadhaar Card / Electricity Bill / PAN Card, etc.

#For Non-ECR Category

Upload High School Marksheet

Tick I Agree

Enter Place (District)

Click Save & Preview

Check all details carefully

Close the preview

Click Submit

Step 8 of 8

Fee Payment & Appointment

Go to the Home Dashboard

Find your application

Click the three dots (⋮) on the right

Select View

Click Pay & Schedule Appointment

Select your PSK (Passport Seva Kendra)

Choose an Appointment Date

Click Make Payment

Click Pay Now

#Payment

You will be redirected to the SBI Payment Gateway

Select payment mode:

UPI / Net Banking / Card

Complete the payment

Download & print the Appointment Receipt

#Visit Passport Office

Carry:

Appointment Receipt
All original documents selected in the form

💡e-Aadhaar is not accepted; carry physical Aadhaar

At the PSK:

Photo will be taken
Fingerprints (biometric) will be captured

#Police Verification & Passport Delivery

Application will go for Police Verification

You can track the status on the portal

Police may contact you in 2–3 days

If not, visit the local police station

Carry copies of your documents

💡Parents' documents may be required

After verification:

Passport is delivered by post to your address
Usually within 10–15 days

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Done! Form Complete 🎉

Follow all the steps above and your form will be successfully submitted.

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